I had to share this heart-breaking poem from fellow Boiler House Poets Collective member Deborah Marshall in the Silver Birch Press ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER series. Anyone who has been a care-giver for a loved one with dementia will likely find resonance with this achingly real scene.
This has been one of the longest-running series for Silver Birch Press. You can find my post about my own entry here.
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Joanne Corey 
That’s so beautiful.
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Agreed. You just feel for them both so much.
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Powerful writing and a fitting photo.
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Such a powerful reminder that we cannot control what we get when we get old, nor can our loved ones. Her expression of holding onto love in all circumstances is amazing.
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Agreed. I think it is a reminder for people who have encountered dealing with a loved one’s cognitive decline and an honest portrayal of what that can look/feel like for those who haven’t yet experienced it. There is so much in our lives that don’t control but need grace to navigate.
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